1948 Lincoln Cent. MS-67 RD (PCGS).This is an exquisite coin, both sides sharply struck with full mint luster in vivid pinkish-orange. Of this issue, David W. Lange (The Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents, 1996) writes:"Most cents of this issue were well made from sharp or only moderately worn dies. Fully struck, fully red gems [sic] are thus fairly plentiful."While that statement accurately describes the present examples quality of manufacture, it does not do justice to its rarity from a condition standpoint. Although plentiful in lower grades, the 1948 is surprisingly elusive as a Superb Gem despite a sizeable mintage of 317,570,000 pieces. A fleeting bidding opportunity for the advanced Lincoln cent enthusiast.PCGS Population: 30; 2 finer (both MS-67+ RD).
